Indiana is seeking its first college football national title on Monday, while Miami is playing for its sixth. Sam Hodde / Getty Images
By The Athletic College Football Staff
Jan. 14, 2026 7:30 am EST
Undefeated No. 1 seed Indiana will meet No. 10 seed Miami for the College Football Playoff national championship at 7:30 p.m. ET Monday in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Athletic’s staff will publish its predictions on Monday morning, and we want to hear from our readers, too.
Will Indiana finish off a perfect Cinderella season? Or will Miami vault back to the top of the sport for the first time since 2001? Tell us who you think will win (and include an explanation if desired) using the form below.